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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-26
AMONG The HORSES.
Horsemen Should Pay En-
trance Money in the
Breeders Association.
Ed EaFden Loses a Stallion
Marpett Buys Two More
Good Ones.
Important Meetings Of the
Twin City Driving and
Joeky Club.
Mr... Grattan Makes an Expla-
nation in Regard to Some
Matters.

Ii THOSE who
belong TO the
Minnesota aSSO-
citation Of trOtting
and pacing horse
breeders should
remember that it
/ IS time to pa y up
] h e entrance
I money. That is
to say it will be
time to pay up on
the 18th of Janu-
AIRY next. On the
ant l I ! u d l l u ii
stakes so will be
due on that date.
On the futurity
stakes payments
are due for 1856
and 1887 of s.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-26

To the Editor Of the Globe.
The following summary is appearing
in the horse publications of the country
that reported the Madison, Wis, races
of last q ctober:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-11-25
A PInck, md Pro.nrrou. Civ.

The week beginning October 81 was cele-
brated in Charleston as gala week in hon
or of the rebuilding of the city and the re-
establishment Of its business after the ruin
wrought by the earthquakes of August,
1886, Holding festival for such a pur-
pose is novel in this country, but happily
the experience which led to it is also most
exceptional, and Charleston has ample rea-
son for rejoicing, Last year, in spite of
earthquake shocks that had not ceased up
to about month ago, it did a business
amounting to more than S66, 600, 900, and
today there is not in the New South a more
hourishing city than this same old cradle of
secession. There has not been during the
past year more than one or two insignifi-
cant commercial failures there. The cot
ton receipts have been larger than for two
or three years. The banks hold more than
S3, 600, 600 on deposit, and there is on ev-
cry hand the evidence of vigorous and ac-
tive commercial life. Real estate is higher
than it was before the earthquake The
finances Of the municipality were never in
better condition The city securities com
mand handsome premium on the market,
and investments of capital yield a certain
and remunerative return, Charleston to-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-11-25

day is one of the soundest commercial cit
les in the South.
Perfect weather day and night started
the Jubilee, and the streets were decorated
and Illuminated to an extraordinary ex-
tent. Visitors pouring into the town from
all directions kept up the enthusiasm. The
railroads found their accommodations tax
ed to the utmost, and as tidings of what
was going on spread from the sea back to
the mountains, other multtudes hocked in.
Quite remarkable was the absence of certain
staple attractions of such occasions, like in
dustrial fairs, cut-and-dried addresses, and
so on it was thoroughly local celebra-
tion too, with mainly homemade means of
merry-making, and with politics and mill
tary pomp alike tabooed.
The trades display of Tuesday night,
with its picturesque floats, was witnessed
by perhaps go, 600 people, while the streets
on its route were covered with Chinese Ian
terms and aglow with Greek fire. On
Wednesday the aeronaut King made bal
loon ascent, and at night fine display of
fireworks was given at the Colonial lake.
Thursdays entertainments included pilot
boat race in the harbor a target match
with shotgun and running and trottng
matches also came off, while at night the
with run Of their steam engines through
King street. A torchlight masquerade fol
lowed, Gov. Richardson riding at the head
of the procession with other state officers,
escorted by hundred commercial travellers
in linen busters with gripsacks. Some of
the companies were in petticoats, and ma
ny fantastic costumes were worn. Friday
night was set apart for the aquatic carni-
val, with procession of illuminated boats
winding through the harbor, while Forts
Sumter, Moultrie and Ripley, and Castle
Pinckney were flooded with light. Races
in row-boats, canoes and tubs, a prize con
test Of brass bands, baseball match, and
excursions TO the forts and phosphate works
were on the weeks program. In short the
gala week was successful, as it deserved to
be, in city which had showed such pluck
and energy in rising from its great calami-
ty, and had already more than repaired its
disasters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-11-25
General sheridan. Repor,.

The annual report of Lieut. Gen. Sheri-
dan shows that the army now consists of
22O0 officers and "a, 236 men. The General
states that it is his intention to assemble at
an early day board of officers, to consider
what revision is necessary in tactics with
the view of placing the army more com
pletely in harmony with the advanced
methods of conducting war. Both the
drill and discipline of the men and the eff
cheney of the army for service the Gen
eral says, would be much enhanced by in
creasing by 5000 men the present enlisted
strength of the army, and to still further
perfect the organization of the infantry
army two majors and two companies should
be added to each regiment" The magazine
gun, the general thinks, must be the arm of
the future, He suggests that the efforts of
Lieut. Zalinski in the matter of pneumatic
guns should be encouraged and strongly fa-
vors extension of all possible aid by the
general government to the national guard
by the different states, "as they constitute
body of troops that in any great emergen-
cy would form an important part of our
military force
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-11-25
The Pos, once Department.

The Forthcoming annual report of the
postmaster general will say that the post
office department has reached the point
where it is practically self-supporting, not
withstanding the doubling of the weight al
lowed to be carried by letter postage The
expenses were larger than last year, but the
increase in the sale of stamps has been 10
per cent. As the increase in population for
the year is estimated at two and one half
per cent, we have still further proof that
the reduction of postage was no mistake
The special delivery system does not seem
to come into public favor. It's total rev.
enues amount TO only $120. 900, and this
sum is entirely expended in this service
But the feature has some advantages, and
as long as the bureau can be conducted
without loss to the government there can
be no harm in its continuance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-11-25

school inspector, finding a class hesitat-
ing over the answer to the question, with
what weapon did Sampson slay the Philis-
tines y and wishing to prompt them, signi-
iicantly tapped his cheek and asked, "What
is this y The whole class instantly answer
ed "The jawbone Of an ass Z"
Marshall p. Wilder's latest story is about
the North Pole. A party of workingmen
were sitting in group one winter evening
discussing the various North Pole expedi.
tions. Finally quiet member of the party
was appealed 10 with "What do you think
Of it, Pat y Removing his pipe, Pat, with
due deliberation, remarked II think the
man that put the pole out there ought to go
out and get it"
Omaha man MY gracious Wen lie
late, Get your things on" Wife; "My
dear it's raining pitchforks and the wind
is blowing a hurricane" 1--WE have strong
umbrellas" MY dress will be ruined. y
"Wear your waterproof "And you know
you have a cold 81 can wear rubbers /
wouldn't miss that opera for" Opera
This is not opera night it's prayer-meeting
night" 80! | wonder if our preacher
thinks people are idiots enough 10 stir out
of the house such night as this. ."-Omaha
World
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-11-25
Bits of Fashion.

Hats of white felt are in favor.
Russian blue is the fashionable shade of
that color in Paris.
Visites, jackets and short wraps are
trifle longer this winter.
Red, gray, brown and green in softened
shades are the popular colors for felt hats
Pushes of two kinds, one with long,
fieecy pile, the other short and velvety, are
used for many of the handsomest short
wraps.
Fancy feathers, though rarely beautiful
this fall, are already waning in popularity
before the always fashionable ostrich tip
and plume.
The Alpine, the English turban, the Bou-
LANCER, the Richelieu, the Lady Gay and
the Admiral are the favorite hats of the
season.
Wide bands of stitching on the backs of
kid and Suede gloves appear again this sea
son. They are popular because they dimin-
ish the apparent size Of the hand and make
it look narrower
The kilt suit Of black velvet is the favo-
rite for very small boys. The collar and
cuffs are of lace, the soft knotted silk neck
tie pale rose, blue, canary yellow, or bright
red, dotted with white-N. Y Sun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-11-25
MISCELLANY.
For the Vermont phpuiN
Cutting the Buby,s Hair.


suppose must cut my baby's hair
My baby, who = most two years
But when | think how I will change his look,
Il almost brings the tears
But I'll snip of the ringlets one by one,
With my sharpest pair Of shears.
His hair is so soft, and silky, and fine,
With such golden sheen,
II 7 were woven IN meshes Of gauzy lace
II would he fit for any queen;
But after all, it looks the best
On his little head, ween.
But it's grown so long 1t gets in his face,
And into his great blue eyes,
Aud II gets so tangled that when 1t Is combed
He almost always cries;
And when he runs about In the wind,
Like thistle-down 1t flies.
But I'll keep one little lock 10 lay away
In the drawer with his baby clothes,
For how precious { will be to a mothers heart
No one but mother knows;-
Aud perhaps he'll want to see II himself
When he into manhood grows
Who knows but he will be president yet.
Or very distinguished man!
Oh, hope that whateer he undertakes
He win do the best he can
To be always honest upright and true,
And never disgrace Gods plan.
1t seems but little while ago
Since laid such plans for my boy,
But now only bitterest pain is left
Where once there was only JOY.
All there's nothing so fair in this weary world
But what has some alloy.
And now, before he is laid to rest
This darker lock I'll save,
That feels 50 damp with the dew Of death;
And O'er me one great wave
OF terrible anguish heaves and rolls
For Gods taken what he gave.
But perhaps where he's gone his cup of joy
Is filled to the very brim,
And I'll lay this away with the other lock
AS my eyes with tears grow dim;
'Tis all I've left Of my noble boy
And this was part Of him.
CARRIE NJ GOonEII.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-11-25
OIL OnsIIinr Anrrr ssn.

frequent cause Of disaster to ships, SAYS
Lieut. Cottman in an article in the Novem-
ber Forum, is the breaking of seas over
them, and ON this point the photographer
of the United States has published within
the last two years, in pamphlet form. di-
gested from the Monthly Pilot Chart a
list of hundred and twenty authenticated
cases in which furious seas were allayed by
the use of oil; the latest proof of which is
furnished by Captain Wales of the British
steamer New Guinea, as follows
'ln January of the present year, making
passage from Baltimore to Antwerp, en-
countered a very heavy western gale, ac-
cOmpanied by tremendous sea Consid-
cradle damage had been done to boats and
about the decks by the seas coming over
the side and the captain, wishing to avoid
heaving the vessel to, if possible, decided 10
try the effects of oil, his attention having
been called to it by the perusal of printed
accounts. Two men we're stationed for
ward-one at each closet-with ordinary
soup and bully cans filled with raw linseed
oil, the bottoms Of the cans having been
punched with two or three small holes The
oil was allowed to trickle into the bowl and
thence into the sea, with what seemed to
the captain a wonderful effect The oil
slick extended well out on either quarter.
and so far astern that not single sea broke
on board after the use of the oil was begun
The captain described the manner in
which the great white-crested seas would
come roaring after the ship, as if they
would sweep her decks fore and aft and
how, on meeting the oil-slick. the crest of
the seq would apparently be shattered into
fine spray, and nothing left of the tremen-
dous breaker but an enormous swell over
which the vessel rode easily and without
taking drop of water. The captain gave
his personal attention to the expenditure
of oil, regulating its flow by stopping one or
more of the holes in the can when more
than was necessary ran out, and in this way
he succeeded in making seven gallons of oil
last twenty four hours. All this time his
decks were almost absolutely dry, the only
water coming on board being the fine spray
from the crest of each wave as it came in
to contact with the oil-slick, and was blown
on board by the wind. Captain Wales adds
that he makes a point of using oil when
even not absolutely necessary as it adds so
much to the comfort of all on board, and
part of discretion, now that the question of
the use of oil in such cases is finally settled
that all ships be regularly equipped with ap-
pliances for casting oil on the water, Just
as they are compelled to carry lights and
compasses. Sea breakers appliances
for the distribution of the oil-have been
patented both at home and abroad, and are
now used by all cattle-carrying steamers
and some other vessels Special oil is now
manufactured for this purpose
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-11-25

With partisanship and side-issues elimi-
mated, what are the precise points involved
in the Fisheries Question DR.. Freeman
Snow, Instructor of international Laws at
Harvard college, has written concise re-
view of the controversy, stating the case
of each side and explaining the bearings,
on every point at issue, of the treaties and
of international law. The paper is explain
atory, not controversial. Still DR.. Snow
briefly indicates how, in his judgment, a
treaty of reciprocity could be framed that
should settle the difficulty to the advantage
both of Canada and of the United States
This review appears in the Forum for De
cember, In the same number Miss Fran
ces f. Willard president of the national
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
gives An interesting narrative of the rise
and an explanation of the purpose of this
organization.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-11-25

Mr.. Murat Halstead, editor of the Gin
cinnati Commercial Gazette, has written an
essay in which he tabulates the white and
colored vote in the southern states by con
gressional districts and by states, in sup
port of the proposition that the Democratic
party in the South has nullifed the war
amendments TO the Constitution. He de-
clares that the great political issue next
year is not merely whether the Democratic
party shall retain control of the Executive
Department of the Federal Government,
but whether the country shall run the risk
of Democratic control of the Senate and
the Supreme Court also, by which, he ex-
presses fear the war amendments 10 the
Constitution may be declared invalid, This
essay is contributed to the Forum for De-
cembeT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-11-25

to pieces, and the fragments were scattered
along the beach for miles
The telegraph and the telephone are con
stantly called into requistion by the SER
vice and by their aid, undoubtedly, many
lives are more quickly saved. Another
valuable assistant, and one which is refer
red to frequently, is the Womens Ma
tional Relief association. II is Of invalua-
BILE benefit to the survivors of shipwreck in
the supplies of delicate food, clothing, etc,
which it furnishes to the stations. On 25
different occasions last year, these stores
mitigated the distress of the victims of ma
rine disaster. The association last year re-
plenished the stores of 33 stations and sup
piled one. AS there are 211 stations, it
will be seen that there is plenty more for it
TO Christian Regisfer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-11-25
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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-09-15
local NOTES.


Personal Paragraphs aud Minor Mention.
Yesterday was excessively warm but
to-day it's school for the children
Dr. r. r. Styn Of this city has been
appointed resident physician at Hollins
Institute, BotetOurt county.
The famous comedian. ! Sleeper
Clarke will appear shortly I'm Richmond
under the management of John T. Ford
the veteran.
Among the marriage licenses issued in
Washington yesterday was one tOJas II.
Eaues and Alice T King. both Of Man
chester, Virginia
Mr. and Mrs r. II sullivan of AleA
andria. Va, are in the city, the guests of
Nj and Mrs. Gus Middendorf They re-
main here ten days
Charles Lawrance, negro man, yes
ierday morning in The Police Court
used bad language and in consequence
was made io pay five dollars.
Steven Siarkey was sent to jail yester-
day by Police Justice Richardson ia de-
fault Of security, he having used lang
uage at night of such q nature as to an
uoy the neighborhood.
Messrs J.. J. Costin, Treasurer of
Northampton, j j Gillian. Treasurer Of
Chesterfield. and W. h. G. Chalkley.
Deputy Treasurer of Chesterfield we're
at the Capitol yesterday
Tie Ola Dominion Democratic Club
of jefferson ward viii hold a business
Meeting fo.nirhf The WORKING eOu1-
miitees are TO be appointed, and 1t is
important that every member De present
On yesterday evening Mrs Mary J..
AmmOns. wife Of X-COuncilmau W. c.
Amm0ns. died ai her husbands residence
after prolonged Illness of fourteen
months The funeral willlake place this
afternoon at o'clock at Leigh-strect
Baptist church
A s. will De seen from an advertisement
published elsewhere, the great success
Lost In the Snow is 60 DE produced at ihe
Academy of Music on Monday aud Tues
day nights next The play is highly
spoken of and certainly bears capiiya-
ting title this warm weather.
Nh John a Elder has been working
hard all the week on the molding- for
his figure of Fame Growing Lee lie
met with some difficulty at first in pro-
curing the proper kind of clay for his
holdings, but now everything IL mOy-
ing ODD quite satisfactorily. and the group
viii be an ready in time for the ceremon-
les at the laying of the cornerstone of
the Lee monument
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-09-15

George Williams was arraigned before
'hc Police Court yesterday ON the charge
of stealing silver watch aud chain from
Amos Powell
The evidence showed that Powell went
90 prayer meeting on Twenty-siX street
near Kinney tobacco factory, and to-
gothcr with others looked in the window
Williams was one fthem. lie Subsequent
Iy found bis watch missing, suspected
Williams, pursued him caught him, char
1cd him with the theft. and had him
taken in charge by Officer Brown Officer
loldgreie went TO the bushes in the vacant
I0t 0n Tweniy-siXth street where VII
liams was running when caught and
found the watch Williams was sent on
10 the grand Jury
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-09-15
\ BIG TFLEGRAPH DEAL.


Jas Gould Preparing to Gobble np All
Opposition Lines.
WAsmNDT0N September IL A special
TO the Ntlr from New York says hat Jay
Gould i- preparing himself for a rare
feast He is about io have a choice meal.
tie Is almost ready to swallow the Balti.
more and Ohio Telegraph Company.
After he has gofged himself ON il he will
quietly cut the Postal Telegraph Com
pany. or 70, ii is better known. the
United Lines Telegraph Company.
into small and .avorY bits, and also swal
l0w it. For desert he will take the
Mackey- Bennett Gable Company There
is not the slightest doubt that This is the
intention of the great hnancier
A haif dozen conferences have al
ready been held. and there Is talk on the
subject among a certain select few Ia
Wall street one OF Mr. Robert Gar.
reit.- agents has acted on behalf of the
Baltimore and Ohio fall and explicit
statement of the company's affairs have
been handed over lo Mr. Gould, and be Is
now investigating their accuracy for him
self Some of his trusted men through.
out the country have been furnished with
duplicates OF fhe statement. and they are
also investigating When their reports
are handed iu Mr. Could will give his
answer
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-09-15

Bu~incs~
The Clay Ward Actiyes met last night
at Davis Hall corner Of Laurel and Cary
streets President Campbell presided
and Mr s. r. Brady acted as secretary
A number Of Democrats from Monroe
ward were present
Ii was decided to rent Davis Hall for
50 per month for two months, The Ac-
tiyes Will have The use of the hall every
day ami night excepting Friday.
Messrs OBannon, Goddin, and Tucker
were appointed committee TO audit Mr..
iiaskins financial report
4 large number Of new members were
enrolled
The club desired TO meet hereafter at =
o'clock every Thursday night and at
such other times as the president might
choose 60 call The club together.
The club transacted quite a lot Of busi-
ness OF q private nature, and at 930 ad-
iomned.
After adjournment the Executive and
Financial Committees met and transacted
routine business. There was no speak
ing, as each member was present for
work